Author Archives: Dale Kowacki

Retirees’ COLA July 1, 2017

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Dale Kowacki

Joseph E. Connarton, Executive Director Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission Dear Mr. Connarton: This letter is to inform you that at its February 22, 2017 meeting, the Board voted a retirees’ COLA of 3% beginning July 1, 2017. Also, at … Continue reading →

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Aberdeen Asset Management chosen to manage SCC allocation

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Dale Kowacki

Aberdeen Asset Management has been chosen by the Franklin Regional Retirement Board to manage the retirement system’s small cap core investment allocation. Aberdeen was primarily chosen because the various measures of their performance were better than the other bidders. The … Continue reading →

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Election results for December 2016

Posted on December 13, 2016 by Dale Kowacki

The Franklin Regional Retirement System concluded a regular election on December 12, 2016, that resulted in the election of Gabriele H. Voelker to the position of Fourth Member on the board for a three-year term beginning on January 1, 2017 … Continue reading →

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Congratulations to Polen Capital – they are still our Large Cap Growth manager!

Posted on December 2, 2016 by Dale Kowacki

Polen Capital’s 3-year numbers lead the pack, so it was an easy decision for the Board of the Franklin Regional Retirement System to vote today (November 30, 2016) to go another 7 years with these fine folks. There were some very … Continue reading →

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Small Cap Core managers to be interviewed January 18, 2017

Posted on December 2, 2016 by Dale Kowacki

Congratulations to the following firms which have been selected as small cap finalists for the Franklin Regional Retirement System.   Presentations are scheduled for January 18, 2017 at the retirement board’s office located at 278 Main Street, Suite 311, Greenfield, MA  01301. The … Continue reading →

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Election 2016 has three nominees.

Posted on November 10, 2016 by Dale Kowacki

The nomination papers of the following candidates have been approved and there will be an election starting next week for the fourth board member position on the retirement board. Voting is by mail-in ballot and is restricted to members and … Continue reading →

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Agenda for the Wednesday, August 31, 2016 Regular Board Meeting has been uploaded.

Posted on August 24, 2016 by Dale Kowacki

Click here to view the agenda for the Wednesday, August 31, 2016 Regular Board Meeting.

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Office closed for snow on Monday, April 4, 2016

Posted on April 4, 2016 by Dale Kowacki

The office is closed today, Monday, April 4, 2016. Stay off the roads and stay safe. We’ll re-open on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 8:00 am.  Dale

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Office closed Monday, February 8, 2016 due to snow.

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Dale Kowacki

Afternoon commute is forecast to be snowy, so the office will be closed today. Safe travels.

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Storm: Retirement office might be closed Tuesday, December 29, 2015

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Dale Kowacki

The Franklin Regional Retirement office might be closed on Tuesday, December 29 due to the snow storm forecasted to be a few inches of snow and  then sleet and freezing rain through out the day. Call ahead 413.774.4837 before making the trip. Good … Continue reading →

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